Associate Director

Description

You will play a key role in setting strategic direction, delivering exceptional engineering solutions, and fostering client and stakeholder relationships at the highest levels.

This pivotal role offers a blend of technical leadership, business development, and strategic oversight across multidisciplinary data centre projects.

• Provide senior leadership on multi-disciplinary project delivery and business growth initiatives
• Provide technical governance on power infrastructure including UPS, switchgear, generators, and standby systems
• Mentor senior staff and promote continuous improvement in mechanical engineering practices
• Lead business development efforts including proposal preparation, client presentations, and bid leadership
• Oversee project portfolios ensuring high standards of design quality, risk management, and compliance
• Drive culture and operational excellence within the engineering teams
• Champion energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in mechanical design
• Drive innovation in electrical design and adoption of new technologies
• Lead the electrical engineering strategy across hyperscale and colocation data centre projects in the UK and Europe
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated MEP solutions on complex projects
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership on electrical systems and market trends
• Represent the consultancy at industry forums, conferences, and key client meetings across UK and Europe
• Manage stakeholder engagement with clients, contractors, and regulators
• Shape the mechanical engineering strategy for HVAC, cooling, and environmental systems across large data centres

Requirements

We are inviting applications from senior Electrical or Mechanical Engineers with extensive experience in leading complex data centre projects, managing large teams, and driving business growth across UK and European markets.

As the business continues to expand its footprint in hyperscale, colocation, and bespoke data centre sectors, we are seeking an experienced Associate Director in Building Services Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) to join their senior leadership team.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in building services engineering with a minimum of 4 years at a senior leadership level
• Degree-qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or Building Services)
• Ability to manage and inspire large, multidisciplinary teams
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) essential
• Proven success delivering hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning capabilities
• Strong commercial acumen, client management, and business development skills

Benefits

• Executive-Level Competitive Package + Benefits
• Opportunity to influence the future of data centre engineering at scale
• Hybrid working
• Supportive environment fostering innovation, diversity, and professional growth
• Support professional development and career progression pathways
• Competitive executive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance